Machismo
noun
A strong or aggressive male pride.
His machismo became a huge problem when he refused to admit he was wrong.
Often appears as...
- display machismo
- machismo culture
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Disapproving
noun
Attitude of men who want to show their strength and superiority over women.
Many believe that films often promote a machismo attitude, where the male heroes are dominant and brave.
Often appears as...
- machismo attitude
- machismo mindset
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
A male behavior that values bravery, assertiveness, and pride in one's masculinity.
The bullfighter was admired by many for his machismo.
Often appears as...
- machismo values
- machismo tradition
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Approving
noun
A strong or aggressive male pride.
His machismo became a huge problem when he refused to admit he was wrong.
Often appears as...
- display machismo
- machismo culture
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Attitude of men who want to show their strength and superiority over women.
Many believe that films often promote a machismo attitude, where the male heroes are dominant and brave.
Often appears as...
- machismo attitude
- machismo mindset
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
A male behavior that values bravery, assertiveness, and pride in one's masculinity.
The bullfighter was admired by many for his machismo.
Often appears as...
- machismo values
- machismo tradition
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Overtone
Machismo often implies negative qualities like arrogance or stubbornness, not just pride.
His constant need to prove himself was more machismo than confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Complimentary
Despite its connection to pride, 'machismo' is rarely used as a compliment.
Her comment on his machismo wasn't praise, but a critique of his attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'machismo' can carry heavy cultural connotations and might offend.
Talking about machismo can be sensitive, especially in discussions on gender roles.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Overtone
Machismo often implies negative qualities like arrogance or stubbornness, not just pride.
His constant need to prove himself was more machismo than confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Complimentary
Despite its connection to pride, 'machismo' is rarely used as a compliment.
Her comment on his machismo wasn't praise, but a critique of his attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'machismo' can carry heavy cultural connotations and might offend.
Talking about machismo can be sensitive, especially in discussions on gender roles.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Overtone
Machismo often implies negative qualities like arrogance or stubbornness, not just pride.
His constant need to prove himself was more machismo than confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Complimentary
Despite its connection to pride, 'machismo' is rarely used as a compliment.
Her comment on his machismo wasn't praise, but a critique of his attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'machismo' can carry heavy cultural connotations and might offend.
Talking about machismo can be sensitive, especially in discussions on gender roles.
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Why I'm done trying to...
but that's what I love about acting. I get to live inside characters very different than myself. But every time I got one of these roles, I was surprised, because most of the men I play ooze machismo, charisma and power,
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Where do new words come...
But sometimes, another language has just the right word for a complex idea or emotion, like naïveté machismo, or schadenfreude. Scientists also use classical languages to name new concepts.
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
Machismo gives way to tenderness.
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Why I'm done trying to...
but that's what I love about acting. I get to live inside characters very different than myself. But every time I got one of these roles, I was surprised, because most of the men I play ooze machismo, charisma and power,
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Where do new words come...
But sometimes, another language has just the right word for a complex idea or emotion, like naïveté machismo, or schadenfreude. Scientists also use classical languages to name new concepts.
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
Machismo gives way to tenderness.
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Joe Carnahan
American Director
So much of Hollywood is this kind of overly machismo, nonsensical view of masculinity, which I just don't find honest. I think it's this idea of - you know, we're told, well, 'Be a man, be a man.' But what does that mean, exactly? Does that mean you can't carry yourself with any fear? That you can't acknowledge that you're scared?
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Abhishek Bachchan
Indian Actor
I'm not a model; hence I don't see the reason to have a six-pack abs. I can pull off a tough and rugged look of a cop in 'Dhoom' series without taking my shirt off. Cops don't have to move around without a shirt to flaunt their machismo. What makes the character of a cop stand out is his attitude and not his six-pack abs.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
In the '60s we fought for peace, when the Vietnam war was on. We were against the cops and against the politicians, and there was a lot of waving banners and all that. And I think in a way, just as they were enjoying that machoism of war, we were enjoying the machismo of being anti-war, you know?
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Nick Nurse
American Coach
I think it's all machismo - 'Come on, you've got to guard your guy, man. If you can't guard your guy, then you can't play defence.' A lot of it is accountability, where you say, 'Hey, you're matched up with him. Go do your job.' The zone kind of sometimes moves a lot of pieces around.
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Alain de Botton
English Writer
Sweetness is the opposite of machismo, which is everywhere - and I really don't get on with machismo. I'm interested in sensitivity and weakness and fear and anxiety because I think that, at the end of the day, behind our masks, that's what we are.
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Nick Offerman
American Actor
I think it's fascinating that I receive attention for what people perceive to be a level of manliness or machismo, when amongst my family of farmers and paramedics and regular Americans, I'm kind of the sissy in my family.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Though hot sauce preferences are personal, I'm pretty open to all styles. All except stunt sauces, that is - you know, sauces that are primarily designed to test your machismo.
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Elif Safak
Turkish Author
When societies go backwards and slide into authoritarianism, nationalism, and tribalism, machismo and sexism are also emboldened.
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Rosecrans Baldwin
American Novelist
I actually don't think there is machismo in America, unless it's the cowboy type - the silent, smoking brooder.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
The tragedy of machismo is that a man is never quite man enough.
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Joe Carnahan
American Director
So much of Hollywood is this kind of overly machismo, nonsensical view of masculinity, which I just don't find honest. I think it's this idea of - you know, we're told, well, 'Be a man, be a man.' But what does that mean, exactly? Does that mean you can't carry yourself with any fear? That you can't acknowledge that you're scared?
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Abhishek Bachchan
Indian Actor
I'm not a model; hence I don't see the reason to have a six-pack abs. I can pull off a tough and rugged look of a cop in 'Dhoom' series without taking my shirt off. Cops don't have to move around without a shirt to flaunt their machismo. What makes the character of a cop stand out is his attitude and not his six-pack abs.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
In the '60s we fought for peace, when the Vietnam war was on. We were against the cops and against the politicians, and there was a lot of waving banners and all that. And I think in a way, just as they were enjoying that machoism of war, we were enjoying the machismo of being anti-war, you know?
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Nick Nurse
American Coach
I think it's all machismo - 'Come on, you've got to guard your guy, man. If you can't guard your guy, then you can't play defence.' A lot of it is accountability, where you say, 'Hey, you're matched up with him. Go do your job.' The zone kind of sometimes moves a lot of pieces around.
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Alain de Botton
English Writer
Sweetness is the opposite of machismo, which is everywhere - and I really don't get on with machismo. I'm interested in sensitivity and weakness and fear and anxiety because I think that, at the end of the day, behind our masks, that's what we are.
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Nick Offerman
American Actor
I think it's fascinating that I receive attention for what people perceive to be a level of manliness or machismo, when amongst my family of farmers and paramedics and regular Americans, I'm kind of the sissy in my family.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Though hot sauce preferences are personal, I'm pretty open to all styles. All except stunt sauces, that is - you know, sauces that are primarily designed to test your machismo.
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Elif Safak
Turkish Author
When societies go backwards and slide into authoritarianism, nationalism, and tribalism, machismo and sexism are also emboldened.
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Rosecrans Baldwin
American Novelist
I actually don't think there is machismo in America, unless it's the cowboy type - the silent, smoking brooder.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
The tragedy of machismo is that a man is never quite man enough.
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